MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEpisode 82 - The Quiet Earth (A Slip into the Mouth of Madness) Tonight's episode of the Middle Age Movie News Podcast, Matt, Tim and Rick get together to review another film from the southern hemisphere. No, we aren’t talking about Australian cinema, but just adjacent to it. A film from New Zealand. That’s right the guys are discussing the 1985 classic The Quiet Earth.  In this conversation, the guys share their views on Zach Hobsons’ profound journey through isolation and madness; ultimately leading to a quest for companionship and understanding of the changing universe around him.  Matt reflects on the emotional toll of loneliness and the drastic measures Zach feels compelled to take to prevent a catastrophic collapse of the sun and earth.Rick gives us the viewpoint of his thoughts on Joanne’s acceptance of Api and how people in general start liking someone within a few minutes of meeting them.  While Tim gives us his interesting viewpoint on how this movie may be set in purgatory and or a realm from Dante’s inferno.   Find out this and more on this episode of the Middle Age Movie Review Podcast as we review The Quiet Earth. Theme Song Eddies Twister provided by Open Music Archive.Org which is an open source public domain music. The Open Music Archive concerns itself with the public domain and creative works which are not owned by any one individual and are held in common by society as a whole. Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/4157468255037797400 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  1 hour and 31 mins Tim:  NO        Tim's Remaining Death Clock   (2,711 hours and 02 Min)             Matt: YES       Matt's Remaining Death Clock (2,687 hours and 36 Min)          Rick: YES           Rick's Remaining Death Clock                                         (2,762 hours and 02 Min)   T-Shirt Shop

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   MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEpisode 81 - Raiders of the Lost Ark (A Triumvirate of Film Making) In this episode of the Middle Age Movie News Podcast, Matt, Tim and Rick are joined by new friend of the show and Rick's family member, Bobby. The guys delve into the classic film Raiders of the Lost Ark. They share their nostalgic memories of watching the film, discuss its impact on the adventure genre, and analyze key themes such as the significance of the Ark of the Covenant, character dynamics, and the role of religion. The guy's discussion flow through various scenes, exploring the film's iconic moments and the development of Indiana Jones and Marion Ravenwood's characters. They also touch on the film's sound effects, foreshadowing, and the cultural implications of its narrative. The climax reveals the significance of the Ark of the Covenant and the stakes involved in the characters' quest, culminating in a rich analysis of storytelling and character development. Find out this and more on this episode of the Middle Age Movie Review Podcast as we review Raiders of the Lost Ark. Feedback from YouTube :   15:43 It’s interesting to compare Barnes to an evil John Wayne since apparently Oliver Stone wanted to make Platoon as direct countermeasure to the John Wayne movie Green Berets.    Also, yes I initially had thought that was a moment of humanity from Barnes as he looks almost sad. But now I agree more than he might have just been taking a cigarette break and pausing before the storm, or contemplating what they could have done tactically. Though maybe it was a moment of vulnerability when he and Taylor met each other’s eyes. Or it was just sympathy from Taylor’s end.   Well you can say it wasn’t smart of Elias to tell on Barnes but that’s because he didn’t just care about himself the way you’re describing. Which is very understandable and how most of the characters survived! But then you wouldn’t be Elias. You wouldn’t have fought Barnes or stopped him from offing that little girl or others in the village, because even if Elias hadn’t immediately reported him, Barnes told him he was d—d.    Elias wanted to prevent things from getting worse and losing these specific men and others. The higher ups said to torch the village, but if Elias hadn’t been there, they might have torched every individual too, which is worse. And it could happen again if Elias didn’t try to do something more serous to stop Barnes. It was possible there would be more pressure put on Barnes and others to cool it for now. Which would in theory save lives.   Stone’s beliefs about alcohol vs pot as I think you note weren’t just ideology so much as what he personally experienced. The Barnes figure he knew did drink alcohol and those who drank were generally more violent than those who smoked. I’ll also add that this movie definitely would have been called woke propaganda if it came out today. Theme Song Eddies Twister provided by Open Music Archive.Org which is an open source public domain music. The Open Music Archive concerns itself with the public domain and creative works which are not owned by any one individual and are held in common by society as a whole. Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/4151300458279507861 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  1 hour and 55 mins Tim:  YES        Tim's Remaining Death Clock   (2,711 hours and 02 Min)             Matt: YES       Matt's Remaining Death Clock (2,689 hours and 07 Min)          Rick: YES           Rick's Remaining Death Clock                                         (2,763 hours and 33 Min)                          Bobby: YES  T-Shirt Shop

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   MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS Episode 80 - Halloween Horror Month (2025)Alien (Natural Extensions) https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/9032722624617741731Well here we are folks on Halloween night as our crew take out a Horror Classic, well at least a modern horror classic as we move to space to discuss the first of the Alien franchise films. This time our hosts are joined by our good friend Whitey from the Born to Watch Podcast. Matt does his best impression of a captain giving a report log about all the events that have transpired so far on the Nostromo. While Rick tells about the first time he saw the film and for once in the correct release order. Whitey tells us a little bit about his history with this film and how Aliens the first sequel is his favorite in this franchise. Joey takes us on a short walk to his childhood where he can remember seeing this film from the backyard of his house from a drive in movie theatre. Find out this and more on this episode of the Middle Age Movie Review Podcast as we review Alien from Ridley Scott, and Starring Sigourney Weaver. Theme Song Eddies Twister provided by Open Music Archive.Org which is an open source public domain music. The Open Music Archive concerns itself with the public domain and creative works which are not owned by any one individual and are held in common by society as a whole. Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/9032722624617741731 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  1 hour and 57 mins Tim:  YES         Tim's Remaining Death Clock   (2,712 hours and 57 Min)             Matt: YES        Matt's Remaining Death Clock (2,691 hours and 02 Min)          Joey: YES                                      Joey's Remaining Death Clock                                     (2,716 hours and 34 Min)                  Rick: YES                                                             Rick's Remaining Death Clock                                                    (2,765 hours and 28 Min)                          Whitey: YES                  T-shirt Shop

    MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS  Episode 79 - Halloween Horror Month (2025)Phantom of the Opera (Carradine himself) Our hosts continue traveling through the Universal Movie Timeline. This time they find themselves in the 1890's in France. Matt, Tim, Joey, and Rick all discuss the strange hauntings of the French Opera house and it's secrets below the foundation. That's right it is The Phantom of the Opera. Matt gives us the synopsis from a letter given to him by a strange fellow in a mask that found his way through a hidden room behind a mirror in a dressing room. Matt really points out the significant danger that the opera singer Carollata may face. Rick tells us his thoughts on the Phantom's motivations as well as the relationship between the Phantom, Christine, and her Fiancé. Tim gives us an accounting of where exactly he first fell asleep watching this movie and the subsequent times he had rewatched it because of it's pace. Check out this and more on this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast, Halloween Edition.  Theme Song Eddies Twister provided by Open Music Archive.Org which is an open source public domain music. The Open Music Archive concerns itself with the public domain and creative works which are not owned by any one individual and are held in common by society as a whole. Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/202494333069810429 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  1 hour and 30 mins Tim:  No         Tim's Remaining Death Clock   (2,714 hours and 54 Min)             Matt: No        Matt's Remaining Death Clock (2,698 hours and 59 Min)          Joey: Yes, but on two times speed                                      Joey's Remaining Death Clock                                     (2,718 hours and 31 Min)                  Rick: No                                              Rick's Remaining Death Clock                                              (2,767 hours and 25 Min) T-shirt Shop

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      MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS  Episode 78 - Halloween Horror Month (2025)The Wolf Man (Harry Nepotism) Our hosts continue traveling through a remote countryside with a band of gypsies. Matt, Tim, and Joey find the arrival of another very harry cohort as they run into Cyber yet again to discuss another Universal horror movie. This time the guys peer into the film The Wolf Man starring Lon Chaney Jr. , Claude Rains, and Directed by George Waggner. As the guys sit by the fire of the gypsy camp , they discuss the wonders of the Wolf man. They rap about the use of makeup and effects of Lon Chaney Jr. They also talk about Cybers first time watching this film as well as Tim 's first journey in to this Universal Movie Monster. Matt is given a unique style to rundown the synopsis as he channels a gypsy and Bela Lugosi.  Meanwhile, Joey tells us what he thinks of the effects in the film as well as his usual off color humor for this 1941 film. Check out this and more on this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast, Halloween Edition.  Where to find Cyber (Cybernetic Shark)On YouTube https://www.blogger.com/u/4/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/7586992465633665914 Theme Song Eddies Twister provided by Open Music Archive.Org which is an open source public domain music. The Open Music Archive concerns itself with the public domain and creative works which are not owned by any one individual and are held in common by society as a whole. Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under https://www.blogger.com/u/4/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/7586992465633665914 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  1 hour and 10 mins Tim:  Yes         Tim's Remaining Death Clock   (2,714 hours and 54 Min)             Matt: Yes        Matt's Remaining Death Clock (2,698 hours and 59 Min)          Joey: No                                       Joey's Remaining Death Clock                                     (2,720 hours and 29 Min)                  Cyber: Yes                    T-shirt Shop

     MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS  Episode 72 - Halloween Horror Month (2025)Dracula (Orange Dracula, is a tasty drink) Our hosts continue through the Transylvania countryside, as Matt, Tim, and Joey continue on their month long look at horror films from the Classic Universal Monster Movies. They are joined tonight with their good friend Cyber from Cybernetic Shark and MCU Bleeding Edge podcasts. As the guys shift through the rubble of Castle Dracula they discover the film canister of the 1931 Classic film Dracula starring Bela Lugosi, Dwight Frye, and Helen Chandler. The four men discuss the films roots on the stage as well as compare it with other takes on Bram Stokers vision of vampires. Tim tells us what he thinks of Dwight Frye's portrayal of Renfield as Matt agrees that he would have played a great Joker in a 1930's Batman film.   Joey tells us what he likes best of the Count and his thoughts on Bela Lugosi's portrayal of the infamous undead royalty.  While Cyber gives us a great impression of the Count or maybe that was Mario?   Check out this and more on this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast, Halloween Edition.  Where to find Cyber (Cybernetic Shark)On YouTube https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/5857133778914692769 Theme Song Eddies Twister provided by Open Music Archive.Org which is an open source public domain music. The Open Music Archive concerns itself with the public domain and creative works which are not owned by any one individual and are held in common by society as a whole. Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/4682945425399683870 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  1 hour and 15 mins Tim:  Yes with Caveats         Tim's Remaining Death Clock   (2,716 hours and 04 Min)             Matt:  No        Matt's Remaining Death Clock (2,700 hours and 09 Min)          Joey: Yes                                          Joey's Remaining Death Clock                                         (2,720 hours and 29 Min)                  Cyber: Yes                    T-shirt Shop

    MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS  https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/4682945425399683870 Episode 76 - Halloween Horror Month (2025)Frankenstein (Fire Bad!!) Our hosts Matt, Tim, and Joey Kick off a month long look at horror films from the Classic Universal Monster Movies. They are joined by fellow film critic podcaster Josh from The Real Reel talk podcast shows. First up on the slab for dissection is the infamous Frankenstein from 1931 starring Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, and Dwight Frye. The guys discuss the pre-code horror warning at the beginning of the film and how it mirrors modern day warnings with a trigger warning.  They do compare the standards of the 1930s to the warnings of today.   Joey goes into his comments on how the film is a product of its time.  How this movie looks good even on laser disc.   Matt talks about the impetus of this story and how they used drapes for the mat paintings. How Joe talks about how it was shot on 35 mm film.   Josh also tells us his take on the characters and how the characters spit in the eyes of death.   Find out this and more on this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews.  Where to find Josh (The Real Reels Podcast)On Twitter https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/4682945425399683870On Spotify https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/4682945425399683870On YouTube  https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/4682945425399683870 Theme Song Eddies Twister provided by Open Music Archive.Org which is an open source public domain music. The Open Music Archive concerns itself with the public domain and creative works which are not owned by any one individual and are held in common by society as a whole. Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/4682945425399683870 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  1 hour and 10 minsTim:  YES absolutely         Tim's Remaining Death Clock (2,717 hours and 19 Min)             Matt:  Yes        Matt's Remaining Death Clock (2,700 hours and 09 Min)          Joey: Yes                  Joey's Remaining Death Clock (2,721 hours and 44 Min)                  Josh: YES absolutely                    T-shirt Shop

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 75 - Duck Soup (Woo Hoo 75 Episodes) Hot Dog!  75 episodes of regular reviewing. What better way to mark the milesto